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McVey Land Development, LLC
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Serving Hyden, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

McVey Land Development, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 50 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!\n​\n\n\nMcVey Land Development, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Double K Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Hyden, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"They were very professional and courteous, and they do excellent work. I especially appreciated the little things like moving some excavated dirt to an adjacent low spot. Highly recommended!"
Barry Weller land clearing
Clay City demolition and land clearing
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Drain pipe installed London Ky
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No Limit Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Hyden, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Credit card accepted

"Excellent excavation work from start to finish. Communication was great, pricing was fair, and the work was done quickly without cutting corners. They handled everything professionally and made sure the job was done correctly. I wouldn?t hesitate to hire them again or recommend them to others."
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Triple J Contracting
4.9(
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Serving Hyden, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great bunch of guys. Know their stuff and gets the job done quick and efficient. Their pricing is the best you can find!"
French Drain
French Drain
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French Drain
French Drain

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Response time2 days
Response rate85%
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RELM Contracting, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Hyden, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very professional, easy to work with. Excellent communication throughout the duration of the project. I am very pleased with how my driveway turned out! Would highly recommend RELM Contracting!"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Exact One Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Hyden, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.\n\n

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gibson Excavating LLC
4.5(
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Serving Hyden, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Gibson Excavating LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time30 mins
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

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